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Boeing removes 30 777X orders from firm backlog as FAA approval delays flight-test restart

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Boeing has moved 30 777X orders into a special accounting category for deals it does not expect to close, reducing its firm backlog. The widebody program is also awaiting FAA approval to resume portions of its flight-test campaign, underscoring continuing uncertainty around the aircraft’s development and order book.

Discovered 2026-11-11T08:05:32.738799-08:00 | 2026-11-11T08:05:32.738799-08:00

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  • Moving 30 orders out of the firm backlog is a concrete signal that Boeing does not expect those deals to close, and reduces the order book’s firm component.
  • The 777X is still awaiting FAA approval to restart portions of flight testing, tying program progress to regulatory clearance as well as customer commitments.

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